Trigger warnings, politics and culture. Hate to start the episode this way, but we are 30+ days into the Trump Administration, and it's just mess. RIP to Sam Nordquist, the violence against the Trans community needs to end. Then we review Love is Blind season 8, A'Ja Wilson's shoe line, Super Bowl Halftime Show, and Shana attends Unrivaled.

In AIABQ? Shana and Kris fight to keep it together while giving advice on using lube, codependency and coming out journeys. Bad Queer opinions about sticking around for Love is Blind's incredibly small LGBTQ storyline and fighting back in politics.

Shoutouts:
Kris: New Disabled South - nonprofit org working to achieve liberation and justice for disabled people in the South. Follow them on IG @Newdisabledsouth

Shana: Blk N Out - Black and Queer Tech Community. A collective of professionals who are unapologetically Black, out and proud @weareblknout

Episode Notes:

0:49 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:15 - Trigger Warning: Five arrested for the murder, torture of Sam Nordquist
9:05 - One Month into the Trump Administration
20:55 - Culture Catch up: Super Bowl, A'Ja Wilson's shoe, Love is Blind Season 8, Cynthia Erivo hosting the Tony's, Unrivaled
46:25 - Am I a Bad Queer?
1:02:56 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:07:52 - Shoutouts

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In this episode, Shana and Kris from Bad Queers Podcast join Destiny from Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past to discuss the incredible LGBTQ+ film, Pariah (2011). Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans and Aasha Davis. It has won many awards and accolades including the 2012 GLAAD Media Award and a Cinematography Award at the Sundance Festival in 2011.

Episode Notes:

0:01 - Introduction of Pariah Film & Bad Queers
1:18 - Bad Queers thoughts on Pariah
5:41 - Parental impact in Pariah
10:20 - Internalized homophobia and coming out
14:53 - Oversexualization in the LGBTQ+ Community
20:16 - How religion shows up in the LGBTQ+ experience
21:57 - Laura and Lee's relationship
33:04 - How the film portrays first love and heartbreak
37:37 - Gender norms
46:01 - The Mom's in the film
49:58 - Societal expectations of Black womanhood
55:11 - Wrapping up the show!

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Welcome to Black History Month! We’re kicking things off by asking the real questions—did we actually enjoy the Grammys? Did Beyoncé’s tour announcement revive us? Plus, we break down key headlines impacting the LGBTQ+ community and news to pay attention to. In 'Am I a Bad Queer?', Kris and Shana share advice on astrology ruling your relationship, unproblematic white queers, and the art of the soft launch. And in Bad Queer Opinions, we’re showing love to LGBTQ+ Divine Nine members and making a case for cuddling your queer friends.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Black Farmers Index - Black Farmers Index (The Index), addresses food insecurity, food system failures and inequities in agriculture in our commitment to ensure that Black farmers and growers thrive. Follow on IG @blackfarmersindex

Shana: AU Pro Basketball - Season 4 of 5x5 Basketball begins. This was the original offseason, in the US basketball league. It’s a great time, watch on ESPN+, Fanduel and the WNBA App - Follow @auprobasketball on IG

Episode Notes:
0:49 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:39 - Grammys
26:54 - Cowboy Carter Tour
36:27 - The World is on Fire - LGBTQ news round up
42:47 - One of Them Days recap and review
46:30 - Am I a Bad Queer?
1:00:18 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:04:49 - Shoutouts

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This week, we sit down with legendary content creator, Amber Whittington—aka AmbersCloset—to talk about her journey from YouTube pioneer to TV and her next big move… politics? 👀

We get into the real challenges of staying authentic in the public eye, dating as a creator, friendship breakups, and the real LA.

Plus, Amber weighs in on the bisexual studs debate for this week’s Bad Queer Opinion.

Shoutouts

Kris: Rage: On Being Queer, Black, Brilliant… and Completely Over It - Lester Fabian Brathwaite debut book. Rage is a darkly comedic exploration of Blackness, queerness, and the American Dream, at a time when creative anger feels like the best response to inequality. Now available everywhere you buy books. Follow Lester on IG @lefabrat

Shana: InterConnect Support Group - Intersex support and community organization providing affirming spaces for intersex people, their families and allies - Follow and support on IG @interconnect_support

Amber: Lambda Legal - is a civil rights organization that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) communities as well as people living with HIV/AIDS (PWAs) through impact litigation, societal education, and public policy work. Support them @lambdalegal

Episode Notes:
0:50 - Queer Urban Dictionary
2:45 - AmbersCloset Introduction
3:40 - Origin Story
8:20 - Queer awakening + First lesbian to come out on Youtube
20:58 - Jump from social media to TV
35:21 - Dating as a content creator, friendship breakups
45:09 - Dealing with negativity online, politics
1:01:18 - Bad Queer Opinions
1:24:30 - Shoutouts

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Last week was possibly the longest short week ever.

The Trump administration started as chaotically as expected with the signing of countless Cheesecake Factory–menu–looking executive orders attacking everything from DEI to undocumented immigrants.
In other news, the inaugural season of Unrivaled basketball kicked off with a bang and the GLAAD Media Awards were announced and included some of our favs.

Have the Gays 4 Trump found us? We answer a few eyebrow-raising questions in Am I A Bad Queer and end with some timely Bad Queer Opinions.

Shoutouts:
Kris:The 7-10 Split: A Spicy Rivals to Lovers Sapphic Small Town Sports Romance - By Karmen Lee.
Former best friends and bowling rivals Ava and Grace reunite as co-coaches of a high school team, reigniting fierce competition, unresolved feelings, and undeniable chemistry in this spicy sapphic rom-com. Available where you get books

Shana: Episcobal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde - Who delivered the sermon that called on Trump to “have mercy” on LGBTQIA+ people and migrants - What a way to take a moment and advocate

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary
[2:29] Category is: GLAAD Media Award nominees
[11:16] Category is: ACLU files lawsuits against Trump admin
[17:38] Category is: Unrivaled Basketball
[25:13] Am I A Bad Queer?
[39:08] Bad Queer Opinions
[42:40] Shoutouts

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Hard launch January continues with the (mostly) predictable fate of Tiktok dominating the news week along with LA wildfires aftermath, and The House passing an amendment to Title 9 to ban trans students from women's sports.
Lawbrey "Drake" Graham reaching new heights of Karen with his federal defamation suit against UMG over "Not Like Us".

In Am I A Bad Queer? we discuss problematic entertainers, jealousy against other queer people who are living freely, and when to share your kinks with your significant other.

For Bad Queer Opinions, Shana emphasizes the need for platonic friendships for same gender loving people and Kris loves that she doesn't know so many queer folks.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Karine Jean-Pierre - farewell for now. Jean-Pierre gave 306th and final briefing this week. I’m happy she will be able to spend more time with her family. She made history as the first out Black press secretary and served that role with dignity and strength.

Shana: Amplify Pledge - They mobilize individuals, organizations, and brands to advance social change through content. We recently reposted a video on Black Queer History from Kymon W that was shared on Amplify Pledge’s page - go check it out and check them out @amplifypledge

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary
[5:17] Shana's Bday Plans and karaoke go-tos
[10:26] Category is: LA wildfires
[16:48] Category is: The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
[20:27] Category is: TikTok ban predictions
[26:55] Category is: Lawbrey sues UMG over "Not Like Us"
[33:41] Am I A Bad Queer?
[52:10] Bad Queer Opinions
[58:27] Shoutouts

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We're officially back from holiday break in our first new, new, episode of 2025. In Category Is, we discuss the arrest of Jaia Cruz, Meta's decision to end fact-checking on its platforms, and the latest studies confirming gender-affirming care is rare for teens. Of course we have to discuss Beyoncè Bowl and Shana's predictions for Bey's Jan. 14 announcement.

In our Bad Queer Opinions, the best friend to girlfriend/wife pipeline is discussed and Kris comments on a viral video shitting on queer women.

Shoutouts:
Kris: Voda - Voda is the LGBTQIA+ mental health app created by leading LGBTQIA+ psychotherapists, offering tailored, inclusive tools for every LGBTQIA+ experience. Available now on the App Store and Google Play to download. Follow on IG: @joinvoda

Shana: I recently attended the Mix & Mellow hosted by The Bloom Colleqtive in Chicago. Black and Brown queers for days, folks I had never met, community, dancing - just vibes. Happening the first and third Thursday at Bronzeville Winery. Follow @thebloomcolleqtive

Episode Notes:
[0:50] Queer Urban Dictionary
[5:32] Category is: Jaia Cruz arrest
[7:30] Category is: Gender-affirming care is rare for teens
[10:22] Category is: Meta breaks up with facts
[15:38] Category is: Golden Globes, Beyoncè bowl recap
[32:40] Am I A Bad Queer?
[50:11] Bad Queer Opinions
[59:58] Shoutouts

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Happy New Year, Bad Queers! We welcome back our favorite travelers, Neicy and Noiry from Queer Queens Travel (QQT). To get you motivated to travel in the New Year, we reflect on the trips QQT took in 2024, including Shana joining in South Africa, what it's really like to travel with a Black, queer travel group and getting studs to travel in more places than Mexico. As well as the intentionality of supporting Black owned and Black, queer owned businesses and experiences.

Want to go to Colombia with Queer Queens Travel? Use promo code QQTNEWYEAR to get a $150 Discount. Promo ends January 15, 2025!

Shoutouts:
Shana: Black Queer Joy IG page. Founded and curated by Dalila Ali Rajah, the Black Queer Joy page reminds us that we are revolutionaries and that unapologetic joy is the revolution. Follow and find some joy @blackqueerjoy on IG

Kris: Antique Black Things preserve and share vintage Black Memorabilia, Art, Dolls, and artifacts to highlight the history and experiences of Black people in America. Follow them on IG @antique_black_things

Noiry: Queer Queens Travel - Supporting queer women of color goals to travel the world!

Neicy: Bad Queers Podcast for having us back! And coming on the trip and supporting us

Episode Notes:
0:50 - Queer Urban Dictionary
3:24 - Queer Queens Travel Introduction
4:53 - Addressing Drake Concerns
5:41 - Catching up and 2024 travel reflections
13:44 - South Africa + Shana
30:52 - 2025 Travels and how you can join
35:24 - Surprise - Rapid fire questions from previous QQT attendees
42:04 - Bad Queer Opinions
52:02 - Shoutouts

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